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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: grahamw1604 on 19 September 2010, 12:43

Title: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: grahamw1604 on 19 September 2010, 12:43

I currently have another post on here regarding to my golf gti mk3 problems, someone mentioned have i got vagcom??
I have looked on ebay and seen these vagcoms and just wonder how it works
do you have to use your laptop becuase the ones i have seen pictured have a lead with the 16 pin end and what looks like a usb at the other end along with a cd.?   also with mine been a 1995 mk3 does this mean mine is OBD II
any help with this would be great cos i will buy one if it will make my diagnosis easier and plus i have a mk3 vr6 on drive with faults so i could do the same with that
cheers.............

Title: Re: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: snifferdog on 19 September 2010, 13:48

Yeah, it plugs into a socket by the ashtray and the cd will be to install the software onto a laptop. I think the way to tell if its obd 1 or 2 is by counting the number of pins?! Someone else will probably be able to help more than me! :laugh:

Title: Re: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: thebassman on 19 September 2010, 13:52

Obd1 is 12 pin, obd2 is 16 pin.
Cheers
Thebassman

Title: Re: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: dom on 19 September 2010, 13:54

This thread will show you where the port is:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=66384.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=66384.0)

If it is next to the ash tray then it is OBD2, I think they changed in 95 so it could be either.

You'll need the lead from eBay and the software, the software is available as a free download from ross-tech but you'll need to find a crack to use all the features.

Title: Re: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: grahamw1604 on 19 September 2010, 16:59

ok thanks for all the help, mine is by the ashtray, would the vagcom be able to find faults like on the coil etc..

Title: Re: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: dom on 19 September 2010, 17:27

Quote from: grahamw1604 on 19 September 2010, 16:59

ok thanks for all the help, mine is by the ashtray, would the vagcom be able to find faults like on the coil etc..

Should do :afro:

Title: Re: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: Deano2711 on 19 September 2010, 18:58

My 1995 model is OBD2....not sure if a faulty coil pack will flag up on Vag Com but it would tell you if miss fire is from 1,2,3 or 4 then you can check the plug and lead first then the coil pack unless you can get hold of a second hand coil pack to test it. Whereabouts are you as plenty of people on here have Vag Com and may scan it for you.

Title: Re: vagcom???????????????????????????????
Post by: grahamw1604 on 19 September 2010, 19:56

i am in yeovil somerset if anyone is local it would be a great help